USVI Design Engineering Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Manager to support our United States Virgin Islands (USVI) infrastructure program. This position will be based in our Lone Tree, CO office and will support USVI projects remotely, with periodic travel to the USVI as business needs require. Relocation to the USVI is not required.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level design leader that meets the "Qualitifications" below and has strong technical and coordination experience who is ready to take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary infrastructure environment. The selected individual will support design management efforts during criteria development, preliminary design, final design, and construction support phases.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering and design management team supporting alternative delivery infrastructure projects (e.g., design-build, progressive design-build, alliance, P3). KIE is a cutting-edge division of Kiewit that integrates engineering and construction expertise to improve schedule performance, control costs, and minimize risk.  Through Kiewit’s fully integrated design and construction approach, our teams collaborate closely with estimators and builders to deliver innovative, constructible, and safety-focused solutions. As an in-house resource, KIE supports projects across the company, sharing best practices and technical excellence nationwide.

This role offers strong career growth potential within a high-visibility infrastructure program while maintaining a Lone Tree base location.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus. 

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. 

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success. 

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO office; maybe eligible for relocation assistance if it's more than 100 miles from the Lone Tree CO area. This role requires on-site presence and is not eligible for remote work.  Periodic travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands will be required to support key project milestones, stakeholder meetings, and construction coordination efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support management and coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams during project development and execution.
• Assist senior design leadership with staffing plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor design progress and support adherence to scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and constructible.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Support preparation and management of subconsultant scopes, fee negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Assist in tracking and communicating schedule, quality, and financial performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture.
• U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (required within a defined timeframe if not currently licensed).
• 8–12 years of U.S. infrastructure experience, with a focus on utilities, roadway drainage, potable water, wastewater, or fiber.
• At least 3 years of experience in a lead discipline, task lead, deputy design manager, or project engineering role.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary heavy civil, transportation, bridge, rail/transit, or horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with design-build and/or progressive design-build delivery methods preferred.
• Strong technical foundation in at least one infrastructure discipline.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate across geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics, and delivering quality work. #LI-MD1